Highways Development Control Engineer

Old Moat; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team in a vibrant city as a Highways Development Control Engineer. This role offers the opportunity to manage diverse planning applications, ensuring developments are safe and accessible. You'll work closely with stakeholders, providing expert advice and maintaining communication with the Planning Authority. Be part of a forward-thinking council that values innovation and community engagement, contributing to the sustainable growth of Manchester. If you're motivated and passionate about making a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Local government pension scheme

Enhanced parental leave

Access to discounts

Learning and development opportunities

Volunteering leave

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Highways Development Control.
• Ability to manage diverse planning applications effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical responses to planning applications.
• Support stakeholder relationships and negotiations.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Stakeholder Management

Education

HNC / Degree in Planning

Chartered Engineer Membership

Tools

Planning Software

Transport Modelling Tools

Job description

About The Role

Working Hours: 35 Hours per week

Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Additional Payments: Casual Car User Allowance

Closing Date: 11May 2025

Closing time: 11.59pm

Interview Method: In Person (Face to Face)

This role is subject to -

2 References - where possible we require 3 years' employment history.

Qualification -HNC / Degree in Planning / Highways Engineering

Casual Car Documentation - The successful candidate will be a designated Casual Car User which means that car journeys may be necessary on an occasional basis, but are not essential to the role. If you do drive, you must always hold a full valid driving licence and provide your own car for use at work, as well as provide all the appropriate documentation. You will receive an allowance per mile of business use.

Driving Licence – The successful candidate should hold a full clean driving licence as you will be required to drive a vehicle adhering to council regulations.

Manchester is a world class city with ambitious plans for sustainable growth. Do you have the qualities to play a key role within the Highways Development Control team?

HighwaysDevelopmentControl(HDC) provide the Highway Authority's response to alldevelopmentproposals in Manchester as part of the Planning Process, ranging from a single property to majordevelopmentproposals such as the Co-op Arena or the recently approved Central Retail Park Office Campus development.The HDC team is central to protecting and maintaining highway interests, assessing development proposals, identifying highway alterations and liaising with developers throughout the planning, development and construction process.

This vacancy is for the role of Highways Development Control Engineer - you will provide specialist expertise to ensure that all developments are safe, accessible and work to mitigate against any impact on the highway network and its users.

The role covers a variety of activities which include;

· Managing a caseload of diverse planning applications including strategic major developments, providing high quality technical responses and maintaining communication with the Planning Authority.

· Be a senior support to the team and point of reference for colleagues across Highways and the wider Council.

· Undertake stakeholder support and influence / negotiation with both private and public clients, external stakeholders, including Transport for Greater Manchester and developers, supporting with the management of relationships, providing advice and feedback.

· Support fellow officers at Planning Committee and support the Service in stakeholder relationships with Ward Members.

· Provide input into review/updates to local highway policies and technical guidance.

This post is full time andwill play a key role in supporting the HDC team.

About the Candidate

You will be a highly motivated and versatile individual with great analytical skills and the drive to make a significant contribution to our team. You will need significant experience of working within a Highways environment - with a background in Development Control including the review of/input into planning submissions either as a technical assessor or Transport & Highways Consultant/Planner. You will need to have good computer skills along with experience of related software and strong knowledge of the relevant codes of practice, guidance documents and planning policy.

We are looking for individuals who also hold a minimum of HNC / Degree in a relevant Planning /Highways Engineering discipline. Chartered/Incorporated Engineer or Membership of a relevant Institution would be advantageous.

About Us

We’re the local council for one of the UK’s most vibrant and diverse cities.

Working for Manchester isn’t just a job – it’s an opportunity to contribute to a city that leads change and transforms lives. Whether it’s strengthening communities or driving innovation in public services, you’ll play a vital role in creating opportunities and shaping a brighter future for everyone.

Our Manchester is our vision for a fairer, greener, and healthier city – a vision shaped by the people of Manchester. It guides everything we do at the Council and is brought to life through the Our Manchester behaviours:

• We take time to listen and understand
• We work together and trust each other
• We show that we value our differences and treat each other fairly
• We ‘own it’ and we’re not afraid to try new things
• We’re proud and passionate about Manchester

Benefits we offer

• Generous holiday allowance- Enjoy up to 26 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays. Increasing to 31 days after five years of local government service. Want more leave? You can purchase up to two additional weeks.
• A buzzing pension- You’ll be enrolled in the UK’s largest local government pension scheme, with plenty of options to top up your benefits. Includes life cover of three-times your salary as a lump sum.
• Enhanced parental and carers leave- Take advantage of our enhanced family leave options, designed to provide ample time for you to bond with your new born or support your family during critical life events.
• Brilliant perks- Access a range of discounts, from saving on the weekly shop to holidays and days out with MCR+. Plus discounts on phone contracts, cycle to work scheme, free flu jabs and eye tests, and more.
• Learn and grow- We are dedicated to nurturing talent and providing you with the tools to thrive. Take part in a diverse set of learning opportunities, from workshops and training sessions through to apprenticeships and qualifications. All this begins with our comprehensive onboarding process.
• A Good Employment Charter member- We are committed to offering secure, flexible work and embedding fairness into everything we do. We review pay annually, recognize three trade unions, and are constantly working to offer the best possible health and wellbeing support throughout all stages of your working life.
• Up to 3 days volunteering leave- Give back to the community with three days pro-rate of paid volunteering leave, in addition to existing benefits.

Creating an Inclusive Team at Manchester City Council

At Manchester City Council, we’re dedicated to creating a workplace that truly reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We actively welcome applications from people of all ages and backgrounds, particularly from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities, Disabled people and young people.

Support During the Process

• Interview Adjustments: Let us know if you need any adjustments to demonstrate your suitability during the interview.
• Accessible Formats: Our ReciteMe tool can be accessed through the "Accessibility tools" button at the top of ourcareers page. This tool offers features like text-to-speech, translation into multiple languages, and adjustable text size and colour to make our site more accessible for everyone.

Guaranteed Assessment Scheme

We guarantee assessments for applicants who meet the minimumshortlisting requirements for the role and identify with at least one of the criteria below:

• Members of the Armed Forces members or veterans
• Current or former care leavers
• Have a disability or long-term condition

When You Join Us

We’re a Disability Confident Employer, offering:

• A workplace adjustment hub which provides specialist support, advice and guidance to ensure you have the adjustments needed to thrive at work.
• Disabled Staff Network, Neurodiversity Staff Network and Mental Health Staff Network that provides a safe inclusive space to share experiences and opportunities to influence council practice.
• A strong commitment to ensuring all information adheres to accessibility standards and that our workplaces are accessible and disability-friendly.

For more information about the role or any adjustments, email [e-mail].

What we will need from you if you’re successful

In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement ofemployment.This is not arole we consider to be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route based on Manchester City Council policy. Candidates are therefore encouraged to consider their own right to work options without the requirement for Manchester City Council sponsorship.

Pre-Employment Checks

If you are successful in securing a position with us, the pre-employment checks required will depend on the role you’ve applied for. As a guide, these checks may include:

• Proof of Right to Work: You’ll need to provide documentary evidence of your right to work in the UK. Please note, visa sponsorship is not guaranteed for this role.
• References: We’ll require references from your current and previous employer(s).
• Proof of Qualifications: Evidence of qualifications relevant to the role will be required.
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check: A criminal record check may be necessary, depending on the role.
• Proof of Manchester Residency: For some roles, you may need to demonstrate that you reside within the boundaries of Manchester City Council.
• Police Vetting: Some roles may require police vetting to ensure suitability for accessing sensitive law enforcement systems or information.
• Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) Clearance: BPSS clearance is primarily used for roles that involve access to government data, systems, or assets. It ensures that individuals meet basic security requirements and can be trusted with sensitive information
• Driving Licence: If the role requires driving, we’ll need evidence of your valid driving licence.

These checks are an important part of our commitment to ensuring the safety and security of our workforce and the community we serve.

Other relevant information

We want everyone to be able to be themselves at work and give their best. If you need additional support to undertake the duties of the role, we’ll make every effort to source any necessary aids, adaptations or equipment. If, however, any task proves to be unachievable, we will look at redesigning parts of the role.

For more information about the role, please ensure that you read the role profile attached.

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